 Forced to proceed on foot, Jack and Stephanie find the gothic Wayside Inn, where they try to phone for help.At the inn, they meet the occupants of the other car, the engaged couple Leslie and Randy.Because the phones are inoperative, both couples are forced to spend the night at the inn, which is staffed only by the eccentric proprietor Betty, her creepy son Pete (who develops an instant attraction for Leslie), and the gruff caretaker Stewart.